VitalPath School Safety Programming Proposal Template – $2,500 Grant
Applicant Name: [School Name]
IRN (if applicable): [Insert IRN]
School Address: [Full Address]
Contact Person: [Name, Title, Email, Phone]
Date Submitted: [Insert Date]
I. Project Title
Building School Safety Capacity through Targeted Emergency Training
II. Amount Requested
$2,500
III. Project Purpose & Justification
[School Name] is requesting safety grant funding to provide a one-time, high-impact training session for our staff during the 2025–2026 academic year. As a school serving a high-needs population with more than 75% of students qualifying as low-income, we recognize the urgent importance of equipping our team with essential emergency readiness skills.
This targeted training is designed to enhance our preparedness, improve staff confidence, and ultimately protect the well-being of our entire school community. Funding from this grant will allow us to address current gaps in emergency response knowledge through specialized professional instruction.
IV. Program Description
Schools awarded this grant may choose one of the following high-quality training options provided by VitalPath’s certified emergency preparedness team:
CPR & First Aid Certification
Includes professional certification for school staff in basic life-saving techniques and emergency medical response.
OR
Emergency Preparedness & Response Training
A comprehensive workshop covering natural disasters, crisis protocols, lockdown procedures, reunification strategies, and effective staff roles in an emergency.
Each training session will be led by certified professionals and designed to meet national standards (OSHA, FEMA, Department of Education).
V. Target Population
This training will be provided to:
[#] Teachers and Instructional Staff
[#] Administrative and Support Staff
VI. Implementation Timeline
This one-time training will be scheduled in collaboration with VitalPath during the 2025–2026 school year, with preferred dates in:
[Fall / Winter / Spring 2025–2026 — Select one or more]
VII. Budget Overview
Category
Cost
CPR & First Aid Certification or Emergency Preparedness Workshop
$2,500
Total
$2,500
VIII. Evaluation & Reporting
VitalPath will provide a training completion report and feedback summary to document impact and ensure program accountability. Optional pre/post surveys can be provided upon request.
IX. Statement of Commitment
[School Name] is committed to strengthening our school’s culture of safety and preparedness. This training opportunity represents an important step in ensuring our staff is equipped to respond effectively in times of crisis.
We appreciate the opportunity to participate in this grant program and look forward to implementing this critical professional development for our team.
Prepared in partnership with:
Grace Education Institute – VitalPath Initiative